Thomas Anderson
August 01, 2010
Thomas Patrick Anderson died on August 1, 2010 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from the Des Moines Schools
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Tom is survived by his wife, DiAnna Anderson; seven children, Joe Anderson, Cheryl Summers, Lisa Frazier, Debra Rawlins, Janel Hike, Chad Fisher and David Fisher; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Joe Anderson and James Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dayton and Angela Anderson; father-in-law, Gaylord Brooks; mother-in-law, Ruby Flagstad; and his sister-in-law, Deborah Carter.
Tom loved music, TV, singing, eating hot dogs and going to Prairie Meadows.
Tom was an angel on earth but the Lord needed him to continue his angel work in Heaven.
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Lisa
08/06/2010
Dad- I just cannot find the words to say how I have been feeling the last 5 days so I will just say I love you and I will miss you always!!
Mandy
08/04/2010
I will always remember how sweet you were to me when I was little. You were a very special person to me. I believe you're up in heaven watching your favorite old shows and enjoying a hot dog. I miss you very much and I know someday when I see you up in heaven, I'll have a lot to tell you!! We all loved you so much. Cooper said you were a "special Grandpa Tom" :)
I'm so glad you got to see one of my babies Grandpa, makes me happy- R.I.P!!
kelli thompson (kylie's mom)
08/03/2010
i'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Larry and Connie McBee
08/03/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janel
08/03/2010
You were truly an angel on earth. There are not many men in this world like you anymore. You were the original true gentelman in this society today. Your kind words, occassional temper tantrums and sweet personality was a balance of almost perfection. Your presense will always be with me and my children and you will forever have a place in our hearts that can never be filled. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life and we will always cherish the memories we had together.
Kim Knapp
08/03/2010
As Janel said you were one of the last true gentlemen of society today. You knew how to treat a lady and was always treated each one of them like a princess. You had this warm generous spirit about you. I could not ask for a better brother in-law then you. I will remember our trips to Tama and Osceola going to the casino and singing in the car. I will remember our talks at the kitchen table with our coffee and cigs!! :) I will remember the stories you would tell about how you and my mother and father were childhood friends and the trouble you would get into. Your love touched so many in your lifetime and will continue to touch everyone long after you are gone. Your memory will go on and we will take you with us each step of the way. You will NEVER be forgotten. I know you are in God's hands and he is showing the way of his wonderful heaven and getting you settled. I am sure my mother and dad have found you and are guiding you along this journey. Please have a hot dog with my momma and tell my daddy that I love him so much and give my sister Debbie a big hug from all of us. I love you Tommy!
Kim Knapp
08/03/2010
As Janel said you were truly one of the last few gentlemen in today's society. You knew how to treat a women and treated each one like a princess. I am so lucky to have had you as a brother in-law and get to hear all the stories about you, my momma and my daddy in your younger years when you were all friends. You remained friends with them clear into your 70's and I am sure you are all in God's hands now sharing your stories again. I will remember our memories we made going to Tama and singing in the car as loud as we could to Reba and any 70's song that came on. I remember your sweet nature and our wonderful talks at the kitchen table over coffee and a cig! Every time I walk pass the Hot Pepper Machine at Prairie Meadows you will come to my mind. I will remember how wonderful you were to my sister Dianna and that she was the love of your life. I will remember your sweet smile just a day before you passed as you said Kimmie I will see you later. Tommy I love you and we will carry your love with us forever. You will always be in our hearts. Please have a hot dog with my momma, tell my daddy I love and miss him, give my sister Debbie a big kiss for me. I know you are in great hands because you are in the hands of the Lord. Rest in peace Tommy we love you.
DiAnna
08/02/2010
love,
DiAnna
08/02/2010
go in peace my love, MISS YOU ALREADY!!
Cheryl
08/03/2010
Someday when I see my dad in heaven we will take a long walk listen to some great music he will have rosy cheeks and breathe with ease. Your sweetness and kindness fills my heart, your friendly voice rings in my ears being special to you lifts my spirit all these gifts I will carry with me until I see you again. RIP dad I will love and miss you always.